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GENERAL ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUES
THINK LIGHT
Extra glue, extra paint, extra resin will add up to a heavy model. Since 75% of the area of the model
is behind the CG, a heavy model will only get heavier with the addition of nose weight.
ABOUT THE PACKAGING
The individual parts of the model have been packaged according to assembly groups. Labels on the
plastic bags identify each group of parts.
FIBERGLASS PREPARATION
The rough side (glass cloth side) of these parts should be sanded with fresh #80 grit paper for best
glue adhesion and surface preparation for the internal finishing.
Sand the sharp edges of the fuselage flanges on the hatch, cockpit, etc., then apply masking tape to
these edges to protect hands and arms before sanding the entire inside of the fuselage. It is best to use
rubber gloves and wear a long sleeve shirt to protect skin from abrasion. Sand these surfaces to remove
the shine and loose fibers. Use goggles and a fine particle mask. Final trim of fuselage flanges will be
dictated by equipment installation.
Support the fuselage on foam pads fore and aft of the area where a former is being fitted and glued
in place. This will allow the F/G fuselage to retain its molded shape.
BVM's Scuff Boards are a handy addition to any project. They are especially convenient during the
building of the Bandit ARF.
TRIAL FITTING PARTS
BVM makes every attempt to insure that the parts in our kits have the best possible fit. However, due
to manufacturing tolerance accumulation, some parts may fit a little tight. Always trial fit parts with mating
parts and if necessary adjust the part perimeter with Perma-Grit hand tools.
INTERNAL SEALING OF A JET
It is a safety consideration and investment protection to properly seal the inside of a jet model against
inevitable oil soaking of the wood parts and glue joints. Certain areas must be treated during construction
before they are rendered inaccessible.
The bare wood surfaces can first be sealed with CA glue or epoxy resin then use a completely fuel
proof paint, such as PPG K-36 Prima and hardener (available at auto paint supply stores), and brush two
coats on wood and one coat on the fiberglass and glue joints.
Drill a few drain holes in the bottom of the model to allow any accumulated oil to drain out between
flying sessions.
BVM © 2009 K5300-Current_manual-090808.doc
Assembly & Operation Manual
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12/2/2009
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